Digestive System Organs and Functions Quiz
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What is the main function of the small intestine?

  • Concentrating wastes
  • Producing bile for digestion
  • Digesting fats, carbohydrates, and proteins
  • Absorbing 80% of ingested water (correct)

    • How does the large intestine contribute to digestion?

  • Secreting digestive enzymes
  • Absorbing additional water and concentrating wastes (correct)
  • Producing bile
  • Filtering out toxins and waste

    • Which accessory organ directly aids in the digestion of fat?

  • Pancreas
  • Gall bladder (correct)
  • Liver
  • Rectum

    • What is the role of the liver in digestion?

    <p>Aiding in the digestion of fat by producing bile</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it important for the pancreas to produce insulin?

    <p>To regulate blood sugar levels</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the gall bladder store and release into the small intestine?

    <p>Bile</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of the epiglottis in the digestive system?

    <p>Closes over the trachea to prevent food from entering it</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which organ in the digestive system stores food and breaks it down into tiny pieces?

    <p>Stomach</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of villi in the small intestine?

    <p>Absorb nutrients</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which phase of digestion do enzymatic reactions improve the breakdown of carbohydrates, proteins, and lipids?

    <p>Mechanical and Chemical Digestion phase</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of hydrochloric acid in the stomach?

    <p>Kills bacteria in the chyme</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is peristalsis responsible for in the digestive system?

    <p>Moving food from the throat to the stomach</p> Signup and view all the answers

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